Open AccessA rare cause of mechanical bowel obstruction: ingested vinyl glove. Unexpected diagnosis at laparoscopy
Author(s) -
Smerieri Nazareno,
Barbieri Italo,
Fumagalli Matteo,
Luppi Davide,
Lanaia Andrea,
Bonilauri Stefano
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.796
Subject(s) - medicine , bowel obstruction , abdominal pain , abdomen , nausea , surgery , vomiting , physical examination , constipation , appendicitis
Key Clinical Message The report suggests that, when the patient's history, clinical examination, and findings do not lead to a clear diagnosis in case of an acute abdomen, a laparoscopic approach, that has both, diagnostic and therapeutic value, is advised.